HAVEN – “A Conversation with Hideki ‘Hue’ Kimura of Deluxe” | Video

The latest installment from Haven‘s “Dialogue” series presents an in-depth interview with Hideki “Hue” Kimura, founder and designer of Deluxe Clothing. Sitting down at Bridge, the brand’s headquarters and flagship retail space, Kimura discusses his influences, ranging from the ’80s American music and movies he was exposed to in his youth, along with the hip hop culture he experienced firsthand living in New York from 1999 to 2003. Kimura goes on to explore the significance of the name “Deluxe,” which can be interpreted as something that’s cherished and valuable, regardless of the actual cost, as well as an emphasis on high quality and functionality. Check out the video below.